Bannock County’s at-risk youth center receives national recognition and award
Bannock County’s ‘The Village: A Place for Youth and Families’ recently received the 2025 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties…
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Madison County implements temporary Open Fire Ban
The Madison Fire Department, in conjunction with the Board of County Commissioners, has declared a temporary open fire ban for all county residents.…
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Quick action saves homes, wheat fields from Blackfoot shed fire
Quick thinking and a rapid response from local fire departments yesterday prevented a fast-moving fire north of Highway 91 from engulfing a home, a…
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Mayor Casper presents Mayor’s Choice Award to Carrie Getty Scheid for decades of service
“For more than 30 years, Carrie has helped shape Idaho Falls into the vibrant, compassionate and creative community we know and love today,”…
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Haderlie Family Farm honored as Idaho Century Farm
On May 17, 2025, the Idaho State Historical Society, in partnership with the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, is proud to recognize the…
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Terrifying Flight: Idaho Falls passenger recounts mid-air horror on international Delta Flight from Salt Lake City
A flight from the Salt Lake City International Airport heading overseas left passengers fearing for their lives last night, July 30. The Delta…
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EIRMC begins construction on Idaho Falls’ First Free-Standing ER
“EIRMC North Idaho Falls ER will provide high-quality emergency care for members of our community and region. We believe it will be a more…
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Paraplegic pilot soars into Ammon Days, inspiring all to reach for the sky
“They’re blown away that a guy in a wheelchair is out there doing that. And I just like to show people that no matter what happens, you can still go…
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Gov. Little appoints Juliet Charron to lead Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Governor Brad Little announced today he appointed Juliet Charron to serve as the new director overseeing Idaho’s largest state agency, the Idaho…
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Pocatello Police arrest suspect after shots fired on occupied vehicle
A 22-year-old man was arrested last night after Pocatello Police Department (PPD) officers responded to reports of multiple shots fired at a parked…
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Severe turbulence on Delta flight forces emergency landing and sends more than two dozen on board to hospitals
CNN By Matt Rehbein, Hanna Park, Martin Goillandeau, Lauren Mascarenhas, Mike Figliola, Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — Some passengers were…
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Mountain View Hospital expands imaging and urology services in Idaho Falls
“This new building is part of our ongoing commitment to provide high-quality care close to home for people across the Snake River Valley,” said…
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Firefighters battle blazes in Lemhi Mountain Range
Fire crews from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and partner agencies are actively working to suppress two wildfires burning in Idaho’s Lemhi…
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Important utility work starting August 11 at Idaho Falls Regional Airport
Starting next week, the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) will begin important utility upgrades designed to support future growth. The work is set…
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Idaho is one of the best states for pickleball, according to recent study
Idaho has been named the fifth best state in the nation for pickleball players according to a study by pickleball experts PodPlay Pickleball Business…
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Ash Fire: Yellowstone crews combat wildfire in southwest corner
Firefighters in Yellowstone National Park are actively battling the Ash Fire burning in the park’s remote southwest corner. First detected Wednesday…
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Champs Heart Rodeo kicks off War Bonnet Round-Up events
There was a lot of horsin’ around going on Wednesday morning as cowboys and cowgirls from Champs Heart took to the arena at Sandy Downs for the…
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Fire Danger elevated to “Very High” in Teton Area
Fire managers in the Teton area have increased the fire danger to “very high” for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the…
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Wyoming Game and Fish relocates grizzly bear to south of Yellowstone
After consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department captured and relocated an adult female…
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CEI launches new Associate Education Degree to adress Idaho’s need for teachers
College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is proud to announce the launch of a new Associate of Arts (AA) in Education degree program beginning fall 2025. The…
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WYDOT celebrates completion of Teton Pass Big Fill Slide restoration
After a year of intense work, the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is celebrating the full completion of repairs to the Big Fill Slide on…
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Ammon Days 2025: High-flying fun returns August 1-3
The City of Ammon is inviting you to a weekend of high-flying fun as the annual Ammon Days celebration returns to McCowin Park from August 1st to…
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Last day to purchase drawn hunting tags just around the corner before second summer drawing
Idaho hunters who successfully drew tags for controlled hunts in the Southeast Region have until Friday, August 1, to buy their tags before…
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Teton Literacy Center launches comprehensive college & career readiness roadmap
“This site empowers students to make informed decisions about their futures—whether that includes college, trades, employment, or service,”…
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Mill Fire scorches 600 acres in Pahsimeroi Valley
Fire Crews spent the night battling a fast-moving wildfire in Pahsimeroi Valley. The Mill Fire has already burned an estimated 600 acres, five…
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Salvation Army kicking off back-to-school donation drive starting August 1
“Our main goal that the Salvation Army does is we want to let people know that we love them, we care about them, and one of the best ways that we can…
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Community All-Stars: K9 Heroes Foundation
A new program in Bonneville County aims to help local students better connect with School Resource…
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Huge Pacific quake triggers tsunami alerts for Japan, Alaska, Hawaii and all of the US West Coast
Tsunami warnings have been issued for parts of Russia, Japan, and Alaska, as well as all of Hawaii, after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck…
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Hot summer days put seniors at risk of dehydration
Idahoans are experiencing some of the hottest days of the year this July, and while many are trying to stay cool and hydrated, it’s also a good…
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Wildfire contained on Phillips Bench near Teton Pass
Fire crews are working to put out a fire on Phillips Bench near the Teton Pass.…
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What we know about how the Midtown Manhattan mass shooting unfolded
CNN, SPECTRUM NEWS NY1, SEE PREFONTS By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — Investigators are combing through evidence in the wake of New York City’s…
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Yellowstone hiker suffers severe burns near Lone Star Geyser
A 17-year-old hiker is recovering from significant thermal burns after his foot broke through the thin crust near Yellowstone National Park’s Lone…
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With no motive, Idaho killings leave everyone wondering why
Kohberger was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences and was quietly escorted out of the courtroom, leaving behind a courtroom of heartbroken…
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Expect lane closures and delays: ITD begins striping operations on Idaho Falls area roads
Traffic will be affected as the Idaho Transportation Department and contractor partners conduct inlaid striping operations on State Highway 33, U.S.…
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Game Changer: New Esports Arena coming to ISU
Idaho State University (ISU) is thrilled to announce a major gift from Direct Communications Rockland, Inc. that will establish the new Direct…
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Driggs airport officially closed… for now.
As a part of one of the last stages of an improvement plan, the Driggs Reed Memorial Airport is officially closed from now (Monday, July 28, 2025)…
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Several eastern Idaho groups win grant money from Idaho Fish and Game
In an official announcement today (Monday, July 28, 2025), the Idaho Fish and Game has granted $100,000 total to various conservation and…
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3 dead and several injured in an early-morning shooting outside a Reno casino
By Elizabeth Wolfe, John Miller, Sara Smart, CNN At least three people are dead and several others injured after a gunman opened fire early Monday…
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Fire crews tackle trailer fire behind Northgate Mile U-Haul
The Idaho Falls Fire Department was able to quickly put out a structure fire behind the U-Haul on Northgate Mile (Yellowstone Highway) on Monday…
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School District #91 continues budget negotiations with Education Association
This method is meant to let the Education Association decide how the money will be…
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Don’t miss out: Idaho Controlled Hunt Tag deadline looms
Idaho hunters, time is running out. Outdoor enthusiasts who drew a limited controlled hunt tag for Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Fall Bear, Swan, or Turkey…
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Boil Advisory issued for Malad residents
Malad City has issued a boil water advisory for all city residents following an unexpected loss of pressure in the drinking water distribution…
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North Idaho Authorities seize over 100 Gallons of Huckleberries in commercial picking crackdown
Authorities in North Idaho seized over 100 gallons of Huckleberries from a group in Boundary County suspected of commercial harvesting, a practice…
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Red Cross offering free diabetes screening with blood donations in August
“We are committed to the health of our donors and to public health, and this is a service we’re providing,” said Matt Ochsner, communications…
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Idaho Falls-based beef processing plant sold to American Farmers Network
“We can ensure the highest quality standards from the ranch to the consumer’s table. This acquisition of Intermountain Packing not only enhances our…
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Signal Flat Fire fully contained in Grand Teton National Park
The Signal Flat Fire, which burned nearly 8 acres near Signal Mountain in Grand Teton National Park, is now 100% contained. The lightning-caused…
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Teacher negotiations for Idaho Falls School District #91 continue
The Education Association’s negotiator, Jake Snarr, says they are not happy with how the budget was presented to them this…
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Riverwalk Art Festival begins Saturday in Idaho Falls
People are celebrating creativity and artistic excellence this…
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Time’s ticking, tell ITD what Idaho roads need!
The Idaho Transportation Department wants your feedback on what to work on next, but the clock to submit your responses…
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Two more life sentences for Doomsday Mom Lori Vallow Daybell
A judge sentenced Lori Vallow-Daybell to two consecutive terms of life in prison for the murder of her fourth husband Charles Vallow, and the…
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Pocatello skaters celebrate grand opening of Optimist Skatepark on Friday
Skaters, city leaders, and supporters gathered to celebrate the grand opening ribbon-cutting of the new Optimist Skatepark on…
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Jeremy Best to serve life in prison without parole for the deaths of his wife, son, and unborn child
After two days of testimonies from the prosecution and defense, Jeremy Best was given three consecutive life sentences without the possibility of…
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Chubbuck boy sets up lemonade stand to raise money for national competition
A young martial artist in Chubbuck is channeling his entrepreneurial spirit to raise money for a trip to a national…
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Traveling circus make stops in Pocatello, Idaho Falls
The Mountain View Event Center in Pocatello played host to two nation-traveling circus shows this…
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Local reptile rescue hosting interactive event in Pocatello Saturday
SRD’s Traveling Animals is hosting a ‘Wild Reptile Adventure’ event at Jungle ReTreat Ice Cream in Pocatello on Saturday, July…
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Idaho Falls Police hosting community ice cream social
The events follow the model of Coffee with a Cup, a national initiative meant to help build better communication and trust between police and the…
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Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan dead at the age of 71
By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — Professional wrestler Terry Bollea, better known as Hulk Hogan, died on Thursday at the age of 71, according to…
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Jeremy Best sentencing hearing continues Thursday
A sentencing hearing continues on Thursday for Jeremy Best. Best pleaded guilty back in February to killing his wife Kali, their unborn child and…
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From ‘you’re a joke’ to ‘I’ve forgiven you’: Families of Idaho murder victims address Bryan Kohberger at sentencing
CNN By Eric Levenson, Dakin Andone, Maureen Chowdhury, Antoinette Radford, CNN (CNN) — The family of Kaylee Goncalves, one of the four…
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Victor man who killed his wife, unborn infant, and son set to be sentenced Wednesday
Jeremy Best agreed to a plea deal with prosecutors back on February 13, 2025. The plea deal spares Best from the death penalty.…
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Red Cross offering movie tickets for blood donations through July
The American Red Cross is offering a free trip to see a summer blockbuster for people willing to donate blood through…
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Pocatello area transportation planners draft new project outlooks for 2026, public invited to take a look
The Bannock Transportation Planning Organization has released a draft of their fiscal year 2026 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) detailing…
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Staffing company seeking welders, general laborers to fill constant need in Southeast Idaho
American Staffing in Pocatello is on the lookout for laborers and welders to fill an increasing demand from industry clients in the Portneuf…
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Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath singer and godfather of heavy metal, dead at 76
By Hilary Clarke, CNN (CNN) — Ozzy Osbourne, the hellraising frontman of Black Sabbath and reality TV star, died Tuesday, his family shared. He…
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Rollover near I-84, I-86 junction sends 3 to hospital
Three people were sent to the hospital from a rollover accident. It happened near the junction of Interstate 84 and Interstate 86, east of…
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I-15 accident sends two young men to hospital
Two 18-year-old men were taken to the hospital following an accident on I-15 Monday night south of Idaho Falls.…
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Quagga mussels found on boat at Grand Teton National Park
An Aquatic Invasive Species technician at Grand Teton National Park recently discovered quagga mussels on a boat arriving from Utah.…
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Three people killed in plane crash near West Yellowstone
Three people were killed in a plane crash south of West Yellowstone.…
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony set for new Exhibit Hall at Bannock County Fairgrounds
Bannock County has scheduled a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Exhibit Hall at the Fairgrounds in…
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Idaho Fish and Game finds new ways to estimate wolf population
The estimates show wolf numbers peak in May due to new pups being born, but the numbers start to decline afterwards due to hunting and other natural…
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Fremont County issues burn ban due to high fire danger
Fremont County is the latest county to restrict open burning on private land.…
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Burley Idaho LDS Temple open house set for November
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that an open house will be held in November for the Burley, Idaho…
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President Trump weighs in on Bryan Kohberger plea deal
President Donald Trump is weighing in on the upcoming Bryan Kohberger sentencing.…
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Pocatello house fire sends two to the hospital
wo people are in the hospital after being rescued from an early morning house fire in Pocatello on Monday.
At around 12:40 a.m., a woman at 444…
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, actor who starred as Theo in ‘The Cosby Show,’ dead at 54
By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Malcolm-Jamal Warner, an actor and artist who rose to fame as a child as Theodore Huxtable on “The Cosby…
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New mapping tool provides river conditions along Snake River in Teton County, Wyo.
Fishermen and rafters can now use a new tool to identify where public and private land is located along the Snake River in Teton…
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Multi-Vehicle crash snarls traffic Sunday on I-15 near Blackfoot
Idaho State Police are investigating a crash that shut down I-15 near Blackfoot Sunday…
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Inside Idaho’s only maximum security prison where Bryan Kohberger may spend the rest of his life
By Alisha Ebrahimji, Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — Idaho’s only maximum security prison could soon be home to Bryan Kohberger, the man who…
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Former Local News 8 sports anchor visits Idaho Falls for book tour
“I like to tell myself as a storyteller…as a sports broadcaster, we tell the stories of the coaches, the players and the games. I continued that…
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Man Dies After Competing in 29029 “Everesting” Competition
JACKSON, Wyoming (KIFI) — Slavya Leykind passed away at the age of 43 days after competing in a 29029 event in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Local news…
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Business fair helps kids become leaders of tomorrow
Participants had to make a product or service, develop their brand, and open for business for the…
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Police standoff in Jefferson County ends peacefully with suspect in custody
At around 3:37 PM, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies arrived at 531 N 4200 E in Rigby to serve a felony warrant. Patrick Burns, a 40-year-old Rigby…
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Eastern Idaho sex crime arrest highlights importance of reporting assaults
A local organization is worried that victims of sex crimes are not reporting the…
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Rexburg man convicted for wildlife violations
After a two-year-long investigation completed by Conservation Officers at Idaho Department of Fish and Game, 46-year-old Nathan Archibald of Rexburg…
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Scam Alert: Fake traffic ticket texts targeting Idahoans
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and several local law enforcement agencies are issuing a warning to Idahoans regarding a widely circulating…
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Making a splash: Madison County Sheriff’s Camp dives into law enforcement & safety
Sheriff campers wrapped up their week with water safety training and a bit of summer fun at the Black Tail camp area.
“I really like it. I want to…
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Aid for Friends invites people to upcoming summer swimming fundraiser
Aid for Friends is approaching the date of their thirteenth annual ‘Splish and Splash’ fundraiser event, scheduled for August 1, to raise money for…
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Work at Macks Inn Bridge along US-20 beginning Monday
Work to improve and repair the Mack’s Inn Bridge on US-20 through Island Park will begin on Monday. Crews are customizing handrails, repairing…
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Bannock County Coroner honored with award for support of people in crisis and survivors of abuse
“I’m grateful, I’m appreciative–it wasn’t expected,” said Coroner Danner. “…I don’t think anybody does anything for the awards, I do it because…
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I-15 Northbound rest stop North of Blackfoot closing for maintenance Monday
Beginning Monday, the Interstate 15 northbound rest stop north of Blackfoot will be closed for maintenance. Crews will be repainting, replacing…
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“Be safe on the water,” urges Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is issuing a warning to all water enthusiasts, urging them to “be safe on the water.” In a recent press…
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Take aim for a cause! Paintballing RC Planes with the Desert Eagles RC Club
Southeast Idaho’s Desert Eagles RC Club is inviting you to a unique fundraiser this Saturday, July 19th, where you can aim a paintball gun at their…
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First-ever Summer Celebration kicks off today on the Idaho Falls Riverwalk
Get ready for a day of excitement, delicious food, and incredible local talent! The first-ever Summer Celebration at the Falls Event is happening…
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Montana duo arrested with 25 pounds of Meth in targeted Idaho Falls traffic stop
Idaho Falls Police made a massive drug seizure Friday, after a traffic stop led to the arrest of two Montana residents found with approximately 25…
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Pocatello man sentenced to federal prison for trafficking drugs
Jack Edward Newsom, 43, of Pocatello, was sentenced to 121 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, Acting U.S.…
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Teton Pass Catchnet System saves truck driver after brake loss
A box truck driver is recovering from minor injuries after their vehicle lost its brakes long the Teton Pass this afternoon, July 17. The driver was…
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Lightning-caused Double Springs fire being suppressed in Salmon-Challis National Forest
Firefighters in Custer County are on scene battling the Double Springs Fire, a lightning-caused brush and timber fire in the Salmon-Challis National…
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Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency following leg swelling
CNN By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump was examined for swelling in his legs and has been diagnosed with chronic venous…
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I-86/I-15 Interchange project nears ‘successful completion’
“It’s an amazing process, three years of construction, 24/7, and all the way through the winter; it’s been a massive undertaking,” said Justin Smith,…
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ISU’s KISU public radio station braces for blowback from possible federal budget cuts
“The impact of the loss of CPB funding is going to be big, it’s going to be huge,” said Anderson. “I think we’ve got funding in place for this…
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